4-H Champion Edits Life Roles From Iowa to Hospital Work
Edith Hughes Kelley, 1929 Johnson County 4-H health champion, now payroll clerk and secretary at University Hospital, blends 4-H health, nutrition and home arts with her duties as wife and mother. She plans meals, gardens modestly, sews and engages in husband’s auto service business, enjoying family golf and occasional theater. Her daughter, Joyce Marie, shows strong health and will enter preschool next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Hughes Kelley
Iowa City
Kelley
Johnson County
University Hospital
T. A. Kelley
Joyce Marie
Local Auxiliary Meeting and District Birthday Party
Clarence The Past Matron’s society met with Mrs. Irma Bachman on Tuesday. Mrs. Helen Lane, Mrs. Mae Miller and Mrs. Eleanor Sawyer were on the program. Twenty local women, members of the American Legion auxiliary unit 286, chartered a bus on Thursday to attend the First district birthday party at Knoxville Ia of the United States Veterans facilities there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Bachman
Helen Lane
Mae Miller
Eleanor Sawyer
American Legion Auxiliary
Unit 286
Knoxville
United States Veterans
Bridge Club Honors At London Event
Mrs Arnold Koch entertained at bridge Wednesday night in London. Winners included Mrs Fred Montz and Mrs Leo Twachtmann for club honors, Mrs E G Williams guest prize, and Mrs E J Rutenbeck traveling prize. Mrs Walter Satterthwaite entertained at the C O Kemmann home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Koch
Bridge
Fred Montz
Leo Twachtmann
E. G. Williams
E. J. Rutenbeck
Walter Satterthwaite
C. O. Kemmann
Verse Choir Presents College Program at Y M C A
The verse speaking choir of Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls showcased an unusual art before Cedar Rapids College Club members and guests at the YWCA. Senior Coe College students attended with teachers from public schools, and Miss Hazel Strayer led the 23-voice choir through poems and songs after a program featuring poets such as James Hearst and Vachel Lindsey. Tea followed with Mrs. E F Schene and Mrs. Otto Schluter chairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teachers College of
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids College Club
Coe College
Hazel Strayer
O'Shaushnesy
Ecclesiates
Corinthians
Lanier
Christine’ Rosetti
Eve Thayer
Aristophanes
Kitten Blumpinster
Hausmanenete Vachel
Social clubs entertainments in Whittier and surroundings
Whittier Mr and Mrs Will Martin entertained the East Linn club on Thursday evening. Mrs Harley Coppock hosted the L A club on Friday. Mrs Ada Bowles gave a party in honor of her father Barton Coppock's birthday Thursday evening.
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Will Martin
East Linn Club
Harley Coppock
L. A
Ada Bowles
Barton Coppock
A A A W Group Plans Readings And Meetings
The current literature study group meets Tuesday evening at 2027 Grande avenue SE hosted by Miss Lorna Reames. Marguerite Hibnes reviews The Mortal Storm by Phyllis Bottome. The afternoon group postponed its Wednesday meeting to May 11. The creative writing group gathers Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 1829 B avenue NE with Mrs Frederick G Murray hosting and Mrs Co H Brittin leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorna Reames
Grande Avenue SE
Marguerite Hibnes
Phyllis Bottome
Current
Frederick G. Murray
B Avenue NE
Co. H. Brittin
Local Bridge and Club Socials Highlight Week
Volga City hosts the 500 club at Mrs F H Humberts home with Mrs E L Smith and Mrs L Preuss winning prizes. Mary Jane Pohle entertained her bridge club at L N Hungerford home with Dorothy Voorhees and Fae Bigelow prize recipients. Center Point Friends gathered at Howard Holman home for a birthday surprise on Mrs Mary Holman and Lulu Bell McGinnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Humbert
E. L. Smith
L. Preuss
Mary Jane Pohle
L. N. Hungerford
Dorothy Voorhees
Fae Bigelow
Center Point
Howard Holman
Mrs
Mary Holman
Lulu Bell McGinnis
St Pauls Parish Mission Opens Three Day Series
Newhall St. Pauls Catholic church hosts a three day mission from Monday to Wednesday led by Rev. Francis Ostdick of Des Moines. A dance in Morris Hall honors Mr and Mrs Harry Fuller on their fiftieth anniversary. Concordia Lutheran Ladies Aid meets Thursday. John and Mrs Williams celebrated their thirty fifth anniversary with a Friday Morris Hall dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Francis Ostdick
Des Moines
Harry Fuller
Morris Hall
Henry Hearther
Concordia Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
John Williams
Waukon P E O Chapter Marks Twenty Fourth Anniversary
The Waukon P E O chapter observed its twenty fourth anniversary Monday evening at Mrs F E Stucki's home. A dinner at J J Arnold home featured the year book committee and several members. a one act play Thursdays at Home was staged by club members. the Thursday Literary club concluded its year with luncheon and a P E O play at Stucki's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Howe
F. E. Stucki
Gordon O’brien
W. H. Hegeman
E. A. Leschensky
S. D. Gradke
Charles Fleenor
Miss Dunlevy
Verna Moir Weds Martin Carstensen in Maquoketa
Mechanicsville announces the marriage of Verna Moir to Martin Carstensen on April 23 in Maquoketa. Rev Miller officiated. attendants were Elmer and Mrs Bahnsen. The couple plans to live in Wyoming after May 15. Mrs Chester Park and Mrs George Moir hosted a bridal shower at the Moir home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moir
Mechanicsville
Verna
Martin Carstensen
Wyoming
Maquoketa
Miller
Elmer Bahnsen
Chester Park
West Union Girl Is Wed At Davenport
Miss Margaret Jean Simpson youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs George M Simpson of West Union and John D Cantwell Jr of Davenport were married Saturday The ceremony was read by Rev Alfred S Nickless at the Block home in Davenport After a wedding breakfast the couple left for a honeymoon in the Ozarks and will reside in Davenport Cantwell is an assistant plant engineer for Bettendorf company and Micro Westro Davenport Both are University of Iowa graduates Simpson studied at Drake and Syracuse and Washington universities while Cantwell attended the University of Town and Wharton He belongs to Phi Delta Theta and the ASME
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Margaret Jean Simpson
George M. Simpson
John D. Cantwell
Davenport
Alfred S. Nickless
Presbyterian Church
Albert B. Block
Cantwell
Bettendorf Company
Micro-Westro, Inc
University of Iown
West Union High School
Drake University
University of Iowa
Syracuse University
Washington University
St. Louis
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Mechanical Engineering
University of Town
Wharton Graduate School
University of Pennsylvania
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Mrs Burdette Evans Hosts Five Hundred Club
Masonville social page notes Mrs Burdette Evans entertained her Five Hundred club at home on Wednesday with prizes awarded to Mrs Leila Garvey Mrs Nicena Fergeson and Mrs Minnie Evans Luncheon was served by the hostess The event followed by Mrs B Evans hosting the club and families in honor of her husband’s birthday with Five Hundred as the main diversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette Evans
Leila Garvey
Nicena Fergeson
Minnie Evans
B. Evans
Anamosa BPW elects new officers at Tuesday dinner
Anamosa The Business and Professional Women met Tuesday at the Baptist church for a dinner and program. New officers were elected with Hazel Cash as president and Imelda Bailey as vice president. Thirty-eight junior high pupils took part in an essay contest on the History of Iowa. Mother daughter banquets and programs were held Thursday at the Methodist and Congregational churches with talks, music and guest speakers from Cornell college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Betty Sigworth
Miss Olson
Miss Call
Hazel Cash
Imelda Bailey
Bess Sherman
Mildred Herr
Sadie Gardner
Demna Perkins
Iowa
B. P. W. Club
June Schrader
Loretta Cologan
Daughers
R. L. Hunkle
Paul Smith
Phyllis Steele
Clifford Strawman
Ann DuMont
H. D. Green
J. W. Ellis
Charles A. Rohn
Kenneth Smykil
Doris McColm
Congregational Church
J. W. Streeter
D. M. Beggs
A. G. Remley
Harriet Lanner
Phillip Henderson
Cornell College
Irma Bunce
Miss Hintz
Miss Black
Florence Hale
Luana Ladies Aid Entertained by Mrs Schuette
The Luana Lutheran Ladies Aid Society was entertained Thursday by Mrs. Charles Schuette in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Charles Schuette
Cedar Rapids Arts and Music Events This Week
Cedar Rapids hosts gallery opening at the public library with tea from 3 to 5 p.m. Two weeks exhibit. fifth concert by Cedar Rapids Symphony at Memorial Coliseum at 4 p.m. plus all church music at 7 30 p.m. Other events span Mount Vernon Cornell college and Coe college venues with multiple recitals, festivals, operettas, and concerts across Cedar Rapids Iowa City and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Memorial Coliseum
Bohemian, Dramatic Association, Co
P. S. Hall
Mount Vernon
Faith Burgstahler
Cornell College
Eleanor Gough
Armstrong Fine Arts
Palisades State Park
Iowa City
President’s Home
Methodist Church
Music Department of
Wesley Foundation
Hugh Cockshoot
Women's Athletic Association
Mad Hatter’s Tea Room
McKinley School
Betty Jane Levien
Coe College
Sinclair Memorial Chapel
Jayne Carrier
Gertrude Shoemaker
Mount Mercy
University of Iowa
Iowa Union
Junior League of Cedar Rapids
Franklin High School
Helen Masha
Beulah Wessale
Martha Leksa
Immaculate Conception School
Edna K. Dieman
Billy Humphreys
Franklin School
Mount Mercy Junior College
University
Eleader
Elkader Opera House
Elkader and
St. Olaf Conservation Clubs
Fred Schwab
Fish and Game Division of
Iowa Conservation Commission
Williamsburg Club Deliberates Europe Trends At Meeting
The New Century Federated club in Williamsburg met with Mrs. J P Gaffney to discuss Political Trends in Europe led by Mrs. J H Meyer and Mrs. L A Winborn. A piano solo by Mrs. Bert Hanson and a county convention report were read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Century Federated Club
J. P. Gaffney
Europe
J. H. Meyer
L. A. Winborn
Bert Hanson
Williamsburg
J. H. Hughes
Henry Arp
Local ladies host R. A. R. E. club gathering
Mrs. Homer Zimpher entertained the R. A. R. E. club Tuesday with Mrs. John Houlahan assisting. Mrs. Ivan Gritman gave a book review on A Lantern in Her Lady by Bess Streeter Aldrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Zimpher
John Houlahan
Ivan Gritman
Bess Streeter Aldrich
Elections Held by Toledo Clubs
The Sorosis club reelected most officers for next year at a Monday meeting at Mrs. J. E. Elston home. Secretary R. E. Wilson to be succeeded by Mrs. C. O. Sloan. Other officers and executive members were re elected. Musical program featured Juvenile Home Girls trio and soloists. a Mae Howley Barry play was performed. Luncheon closed the Nineteenth Century club year. Mothers Home Circle also elected officers and held programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Sorosis Club
J. E. Elston
R. E. Wilson
C. O. Sloan
Luella Warner
M. R. Thompson
Vivian Gissell
Velma Harlow
Don Cronan
F. J. Hanity
Juvenile Home Girls
Frances Alamoore
Janice Anderson
Catherine Anderson
John Kaloupek
Harriet Harlow
Georgiana Amidon
Miss Harlow
Miss Amidon
C. E. Rose
Mae Howley Barry
Margaret Langford
E. W. Rueppel
Esther Louise Stratton
Roy Weaver
Knight E. Fee
Alice D. Morford
Virginia Silever
Nineteenth Century Club
W. B. Schultz
Weaver O. Beck
C. G. Moore
M. L. Kensinger
L. E. McEltree
Howard Cummings
Carrie McKinney
Dale Bardow
M. Bryam
C. E. Townsend
C. M. Richards
Ronald Harrison
Mothers Home Circle
Harold Minard
Carl Zander
Cloyd Cook
J. J. Henderson
L. P. Marsh
Cloyd Cannon
Nelda Marie Henderson
Central City Literary and Musical Club Plans Anniversary
Mrs. F W Sauer hosted the Literary and Musical club with Mrs Ed DuBois as guest. Mrs C F Stratton and Mrs E C Allen led the lesson. The group set plans for guest day and the thirty fifth anniversary. Officers elected: J E Blodgett president, V V Brown vice president, R D Minehart secretary, C C Crane treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Sauer
Ed DuBois
C. F. Stratton
E. C. Allen
J. E. Blodgett
V. V. Brown
Legion auxiliary meeting postponed to May 10
Atkins reports a Legion auxiliary meeting moved one week to Tuesday evening May 10 with Mrs Ward Newton as hostess. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid also delays to May 12 hosted by Mrs A H Clausen. English Ladies Society was hosted by Mrs William Schirm on Wednesday. Grade School Children held a Wiener roast with teachers Maxim ne McKeighan and Virginia Murrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Ward Newton
Maxine McKeighan
Virginia Mureray
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
A. H. Clausen
William Schirm
Wednegeday
English Ladies Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnson
Montrose
Mrs. Biederman
A. D. Wood
Irene Countryman
Robert Biederman
Irma Countryman
Eighteenth Avenue
Angae Dohnalek
Joe Slavik
Dorothy Eckert
Lydia Wachal
Leona Heil
Margaret
Bernice Biederman
I. W. Smith
J. Dvorak
George Dvorak
J. Slavik
F. Faulkner
J. Scott
W. Biederman
W. Bartosh
W. McMoran
E. Morgan
A. Dohnalek
E. Stepanek
E. Mortier
C. Zimmerman
E. Hunter
Ula Eckert
A. Manwiller
Miss Irma Klopp
Marion
J. Dolezal
L. Konigsmark
G. Hovorka
Ely
Sunshine Mission Board
Walter S. Newell
Women’s Board of
Sunshine Mission
Margaret Bottome
The
King’s Daughters
Walter R. Kahler
Park Avenue SE
Clarence
London
Verse Choir
Whittier
A.A.A.W
Volga City
Newhall
Newman
Newmen
Waukon P.E. O
Masonville
Anamosa
Luana
Curt Stepin
Woman's Club
Montrose Hotel
Eleanor Taylor
First Presbyterian Church
North Central Province
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Roosevelt Hotel
Harry M. Gage
Minnesota
Nebraska
Missouri
Marjorie Deacon
Linn County
Joseph Hoeks
Walker
Central
Atkins
Kitterman’s
Kitterman
Third Avenue
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